930 days ago

Mutiny in the south: Wānaka's plan to break free from Queenstown

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Otago News

A quiet revolution has begun in small town Wānaka with growing support for a plan to break free from domineering neighbour Queenstown.

Self-employed mechanic Dean Rankin has initiated the move through a petition calling for the Local Government Commission to review the structure of the Queenstown Lakes District Council.

He needed the support of at least 10 per cent of local voters, or about 1500 people, to push for change and had hit 1200 on Wednesday morning.

Rankin would like to see the Upper Clutha area, including Wānaka, Hawea, Luggate and Makarora, establish its own council.

What do you think of Rankin's proposal? Read more here and tell us what you think in the comments below.

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More messages from your neighbours
1 day ago

Poll: Are Kiwis bad drivers?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Each country has its own idiosyncrasies when it comes to driving and New Zealand is no different.
With daily near-misses, people incorrectly indicating at roundabouts and a lack of stopping at stop signs, it begs the question: Are Kiwis actually not that good at driving?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Are Kiwis bad drivers?
  • 85.7% Yes, we are bad drivers
    85.7% Complete
  • 10.3% No way!
    10.3% Complete
  • 4% Other - I'll share below
    4% Complete
1308 votes
20 hours ago

Resene ColourShop Vouchers

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Resene has kindly gifted us $100 ColourShop vouchers to give away to five lucky Neighbourly members. The winners were randomly drawn and shared below!

Miranda Cooper from Sockburn

Taukiwaho Patara from Rotorua

Michael Ostrog from Dunedin

Sherryl Mance from Whangaparaoa

Joan Gaines from New Plymouth

Get in touch with our Helpdesk team before the 26th of March to claim your prize by heading here.

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1 day ago

Have you got a great recipe for cabbage?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We're looking for delicious cabbage recipes to feature in NZ Gardener's May issue. Send your family's favourite ways to eat this vege to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by March 31, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the May issue of NZ Gardener.

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